Journal of the College of Physicians and Surgeons--Pakistan : JCPSP
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Feb 2020
Prevalence and Determinants of Anemia among Women of Reproductive Age in Developing Countries.
Anemia is one of the major causes of maternal mortality and morbidity across the globe, affecting around two-thirds of pregnant women in developing countries. The objective of this study was to synthesise study findings regarding the prevalence and determinants of anemia among women of reproductive age in developing countries. A total of 28 articles were reviewed by two authors for preliminary screening after removing overlapping information. ⋯ The average prevalence of anemia was found to be 46.5% with a range of 18.1% to 75% in different studies. Factors such as increased maternal age, low education, high parity, poor socio-economic status, poor nutritional status, and certain diseases have been found as important determinants of anemia. There is a need to improve the socio-economic status, literacy, diet and general health of poor women in developing countries.
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Feb 2020
ReviewTopical Fluorides for Head and Neck Cancer Patients Subjected to Surgical Resection and Radiation Therapy in Resource Restraint Settings.
Patients undergoing surgical resection and ionizing radiations for the treatment of head and cancer may lead a challenging life even after the cure of the disease; because these procedures can adversely affect the oral mucosa, salivary gland, bone, masticatory musculature, and the dentition. Especially, if major salivary glands are exposed to high dose radiation, an irreversible xerostomia may occur that can lead to rampant dental caries. ⋯ The healthcare providers should work together in a team to prevent or manage these complications and improve the lives of the patients. This review paper focuses on the significance of low cost fluoride treatment for salvaging the dentition among patients who have had developed head and neck carcinoma and later got subjected to surgical resection and radiation therapy.